When Quality Matters, We Deliver

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  • Construction worker installing a window frame with a ladder and tools inside a room under renovation.
  • Indoor exhibit space with informational panels about James Island, with seating area featuring two blue chairs and a small table.
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Mission of Lockridge Builders: WE Strive to deliver projects on time, safely, and with top quality. "When Quality Matters, We Deliver." Many companies cut corners, leading to cost overruns, delays, and dissatisfaction. We prioritize quality control to meet deadlines, budgets, and desired outcomes. Safety is essential; our team is OSHA-trained and certified in safety procedures.

Veteran Owned and Run: Our team consists entirely of veterans who prioritize the welfare of fellow servicemen and women.

Building Relationships: We focus on understanding customer needs and building lasting partnerships, ensuring effective communication from the start to deliver the facility you require for your mission. 

Our Mission

Building Infrastructure Since 2019

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Founded in 2019, Lockridge Builders is based in Charleston, SC, specializing in a range of commercial construction projects, including renovations and ground-up construction. We primarily serve city, county, and federal clients, along with private ones through our management services. Most projects are in South Carolina, with some overseas and in other states.

Last year, we formed a Joint Venture with FBI Construction, a 50-year veteran in South Carolina, enhancing our capacity for complex projects with reduced risk.

James Lockridge, company founder and Army veteran, graduated in Civil Engineering from The Citadel in 1996. He served in various engineering roles during his military career, including Chief of Construction for the U.S. Army in Europe, and has been president of Lockridge Builders since 2019.

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our services

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We have provided Project Management, Supervision, Quality Control and Safety on commercial projects ranging from 100K  to 7MUSD for our customers.  

Our Projects

  • 81st Readiness Division New Equipment Fielding Facility

    We turned a 20-acre forested site into a modern equipment fielding facility. The work included clearing timber, demolishing several existing structures, and moving 90,000 cubic yards of earth for grading.

    We installed detention ponds, placed 1,600 cubic yards of concrete, built bi-level loading ramps, and added industrial outdoor lighting, fencing, and underground utilities like stormwater, water lines, and electrical systems. The project also included fire hydrants to meet safety requirements.

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  • James Island Arts and Cultural Center

    We transformed an existing city library into a dynamic arts and cultural center for the town of James Island. This project began with a full interior demolition to create a fresh, open canvas for the new space. Structural upgrades were completed to ensure long-term stability, and we installed a brand-new 25-ton HVAC system to meet the building’s updated needs.

    The interior was fully revamped with new flooring, modernized electrical and plumbing systems, and carefully selected finishes that elevate the space. Custom millwork was incorporated throughout, adding a unique and polished touch to the final design.

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  • U.S. Army Europe 1000 Man Camp

    We erected dozens of Alaskan Shelters on expeditionary above-ground foundations in extreme cold weather to support Soldiers arriving for exercises in Europe.

    Completed in the heart of winter in 2020, the project involved managing a local labor force, coordinating equipment rentals, and organizing thousands of components. Despite working during COVID, the project was finished on time with no injuries or illnesses, ensuring mission success.

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